Ziti with sausages, mushrooms and cognac in a creamy sauce
4 servings
30 minutes
Ziti with sausages, mushrooms, and cognac in a creamy sauce is an exquisite dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of pasta with rich meaty and mushroom notes. This dish has a velvety taste thanks to the creamy sauce enriched with the aroma of cognac, giving it a light caramel note. The origins of such a combination can be found in Italian culinary traditions where pasta is always paired with rich sauces. Sausages add spiciness to the dish, mushrooms provide depth of flavor, and cognac adds sophistication. It is perfect for a cozy dinner or festive table, pairing well with red wine or fresh baguette. In this recipe, ziti becomes an ideal conduit for flavor nuances while spices add a slight piquancy. This dish is a harmony of simplicity and elegance that can delight true gourmets.
1
Heat the pan well. Peel and finely chop the sausages. Transfer to the pan and fry for 10 minutes, stirring. Add the minced garlic and fry for another minute. Transfer to a plate.
- Italian sausages: 340 g
- Garlic: 2 cloves
2
Place thinly sliced mushrooms in the pan and sauté for 5 minutes. Add sausages and cognac, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring. Season with salt, pepper, and add a bit of red pepper flakes.
- Fresh mushrooms: 250 g
- Italian sausages: 340 g
- Cognac: 0.3 glass
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Red pepper flakes: to taste
3
Meanwhile, boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until cooked. Drain and return to the pot.
- Pasta ziti: 250 g
4
Add mushroom sauce and cream to the pasta, mix well. Check the salt level and serve.
- Cream 40%: 0.3 glass
- Salt: to taste